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#FFBF15 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBF15 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBF15 Color Information

#FFBF15 RGB value is (255, 191, 21). The hex color red value is 255, green is 191, and blue is 21. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 92 percent, 0percent.

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#FFBF15 Color Meaning

Color #FFBF15 signifies intensified harvest, vibrant tradition, and friendly opulence. #FFBF15 bright, warm yellow is a lighter variant, suggesting marigolds, festivity, and a more accessible, cheerful form of gold. Psychologically, color #FFBF15 stimulates optimism and sociability while retaining connotations of value and reward. #FFBF15 culturally references celebration decor, vibrant folk art, and the color of certain ripe fruits. Spiritually, #FFBF15 color represents abundant joy, communal prosperity, and spiritual wealth that is shared and luminous, acting as a beacon of generous and welcoming success.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBF15 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FFBF15
RGB
rgb(255, 191, 21)
HSL
hsl(44°, 100%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 92%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 92%, 100%)
XYZ
60.0062 58.5757 8.8531
Yxy
58.5757 0.4709 0.4597
Hunter Lab
76.5348 3.0823 12.3908
CIE-Lab
81.0578 10.5799 80.6966

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue21 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBF15 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FFBF15 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FFBF15 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFBF15 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#FFBF15

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBF15;

Text Color

color: #FFBF15;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBF15;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBF1540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBF15;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBF15 0%, #a27700 100%);

#FFBF15 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBF15 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.